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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Foundation Of Following

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

    The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Bless You

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    In Genesis 27, we touch on 5 components of blessing. When we bless others, God is doing the blessing.

    GOD BLESS YOU Genesis 27:1-4, 24-40 INTRODUCTION: 1. Christmas is coming; the goose is getting fat! Please to put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you have no penny, a ha’ penny will do; if you have no ha’ penny, then God bless you. 2. This old carol concludes with the blessing of God invoked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When We Should Not Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    There are times when we should not pray. When are those times? Let’s look at them.

    WHEN WE SHOULD NOT PRAY Exodus 14:15 INTRO: The Sunday School teacher asked one of the boys in his class, “Do you say a prayer before you eat at your house?” “No,” the boy responded. “We don’t need to. My mother is a good cook!” In his somewhat misguided understanding, the youth man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith's Results

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    There she was, a barren woman being battered by her opponent. And in her desperation, we responded with faith; faith that changed the course of Israel.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Intro: Faith is exercising trust in God without knowing the result. 1. isn’t that what it says in Hebrews PP Hebrews 11:1-2 2. let’s take a look at one of those ancients today as we start a summer series from the OT titled: “Believe Him or Not” 3. we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Part 3: The Samaritan Woman Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,957 views

    Part 3: Jesus explains Salvation and sin to the Samaritan Woman at the well.

    The Great Commission Part 3 – Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ministry † Called many disciples to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Run With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,551 views

    A look at prayer in the life of Jeremiah.

    Illustration: We want to know what makes people ¡§tick¡¨. What do they do when not in the public eye? I.e. election campaigns, tabloids. For Jeremiah, the answer is obvious. Seven different times in the book of Jeremiah, we see what happens in the life of Jeremiah when he¡¦s alone and we find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abide In Me

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 45,292 views

    Jesus calls us to abide in him to avoid spiritual vagrancy, against intermittent consecration, against a spasmodic religious life.

    Abide In Me John 15:4-7 After the Crusades, Western Europe received a number of supposed holy relics, including a tooth of Goliath, Wood from Christ Cross, and a bottle that held the breath of Christ. Of course, no one today takes such relics seriously. If we did have the breath of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divine Order

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,638 views

    What evidence should be found in our lives to give indication that we are walking in divine order?

    DIVINE ORDER I Corinthians 14:33 Anyone who truly knows me well is aware that I am not the most mechanically gifted person on this earth. I have learned the hard way that it is best not even pretend that I am. It often takes me hours to fix something that most people could fix in only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Agenda For Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    If we fail at the basics, we have no solid foundation; Peter gives us that foundation by proposing two truths.

    God’s Agenda For Us (I Peter 1:1-5) 1. Sometimes we are like the little boy who was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball & bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

    The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is God Worth Your Best

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    Let me ask you a question: How much is your God worth? Is He worth your first, your best, or only your castoffs? If you are giving Him only your castoffs, then you do in fact despise Him.

    TEXT: Malachi 1:6-9 TITLE: IS GOD WORTH YOUR BEST? The Judeans had gotten to the point of despising the lord. The word “despise” has a different connotation in Hebrew than in English. For the Hebrew it means simply “to consider something or someone worthless.” They are not worth the time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Wherever He Wants Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,505 views

    Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

    Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is No Plan B

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    OFTEN, WE HEAR THE TERMINOLOGY: PLAN B. THE BACK-UP PLAN IN CASE THE FIRST PLAN FAILS. HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO THINK THAT JESUS HAD NO “PLAN B” IF HIS PLAN “A” WERE REJECTED? THERE SIMPLY WAS NO PLAN “B” NO OTHER WAY UNTO SALVATION. ACTS 4: 12.

    THERE IS NO “PLAN B” TEXT: JOHN 6:60--69 INTRODUCTION: OFTEN, WE HEAR THE TERMINOLOGY: PLAN B. THE BACK-UP PLAN IN CASE THE FIRST PLAN FAILS. ALL BUSINESSES AND MOST POLITICIANS HAVE A PLAN B. AN ALTERNATE PLAN TO GO TO IF ALL ELSE FAILS. HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO THINK THAT JESUS HAD NO “PLAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Owens avatar

    When God Stops Coming To Church!

    Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Is it possible for a Christian to give God an offering He doesn’t want?

    “WHEN GOD STOPS COMING TO CHURCH!” TEXT: Malachi 1:6-10 “A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a Father, where is Mine honor? and if I be a master, where is My fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God